Wednesday, January 30, 2013

New high tech cameras help Shriners’ patients walk

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Staff at Shriners Hospital for Children showed off new technology on Tuesday to treat children struggling with disabilities.

Doctors unveiled a newly updated laboratory to help children struggling to walk. Laboratory technicians said the technology used is already found in video games. The Movement Analysis Laboratory incorporates cameras, sensors and markers which created 3D models of patients.

Doctors use the technology to identify which surgeries will improve a patient's walking. Patients referred to the new technology as life-changing.

"I have noticed a huge difference,” said Parker Hollingshead, “before it was always hard for me to get from place to place.”

Hollingshead is a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children. She said the technology and surgeries made her walking smoother. Hollingshead now uses less energy as a result.

The laboratory treats about 180 patients, on average, between the ages of 5 and 21 each year.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Lecture: Medical Ethics, Faith, Culture and Public Policy

Monday, January 21, 2013

(SACRAMENTO) John Patrick, M.D., professor emeritus in Clinical Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry & Pediatrics at the University of Ottawa, is the guest speaker of this lecture focusing on how cultural beliefs impact medical treatment. The lecture will be held in the first floor auditorium at Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Northern California, on Sunday, January 27 at 1 p.m.

Dr. Patrick lectures frequently on the treatment of childhood nutritional deficiency and related diseases, which are the focus of his research. He has assisted in the development and training programs in Central Africa that deal with childhood protein-energy malnutrition.

The lecture is approved for 1 CME credit and meets the qualifications for 1 CME for MFCC and or LCSW, as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

About Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenShriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives everyday through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Our 22 facilities, located in the United States, Canada and Mexico, provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The Kerak Shrine Temple off of Energy
Way served as the venue for a gathering of the members of the Kerak Shrine and
other dignitaries as they observed their annual installation of officers this
past Saturday evening. The Kerak Shrine Temple of Reno, saw local Masons and
Shriners joined by their family members to honor the incoming officers and
directors.

Among those in attendance for the
ceremony were Shriner Potentates and representatives from Sacramento, San
Francisco and Livermore. Along with the local Rainbow Girls (A youth group for
young ladies between 12 and 20) and Daughters of the Nile (For ladies related
to members of the Shrine).

The Shriners work very hard to
support “The World’s Greatest Philanthropy”, our twenty-two orthopedic and burn
center hospitals are located through North American. Children under the age of
18 receive the best medical care possible, no child is every turned away
because of their parents inability to pay for any treatment received in a
Shrine Hospital regardless of race, creed or relationship to a Shriner.

All Shriners are members of the
Freemason Fraternity. Freemasonry believes in Charity, Truth, and Faith. If you
would like to know more about becoming a Shriner you can contact us at (775)
856-3330, Kerak@sbcglobal.net or go to www.KerakShrine.com

Feb. 3-9, 2013 is Burn Awareness Week, and during this week, Shriners Hospitals for Children® will begin its annual burn prevention campaign. This year’s focus is on teaching children to “Be Burn Aware,” especially at home. The effort will include materials for children, as well as both general awareness and scald prevention information for parents and other concerned adults. Scald injuries are one of the most prevalent, and preventable, types of burn injuries occurring in homes. Information and materials pertaining to the effort can be found on the health care system’s website dedicated to burn awareness and prevention http://www.burnawareness.org.

Homes are the sites of thousands of burn injuries to children every year, including scalds and fire-related injuries. Many of these incidents could have been easily prevented by following and implementing some basic safety tips.

“At Shriners Hospitals for Children, preventing burn injuries and providing burn awareness education is a concerted, continuous effort,” said Kenneth Guidera, M.D., chief medical officer, Shriners Hospitals for Children. “In 2013, our campaign, ‘Be Burn Aware,’ focuses on teaching children ways to avoid burn injuries at home, with a particular emphasis on scalds. Scald injuries account for a large percentage of pediatric burn injuries, and many of them are preventable.”

The campaign again uses two popular and child-friendly characters to showcase and share our messages: Boots and Brewster – a caped, cuddly bear and a googly-eyed teapot. In the materials, the pair leads children through the various rooms of a house, pointing out dangers, and how to easily correct or avoid them.

“Shriners Hospitals for Children is committed to improving the lives of children,” said Richard Kagan, M.D., chief of staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati and member of the physician executive team. “Many burn injuries that occur in the home are easily preventable; we hope that our ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns will reduce the incidence of these injuries.”

Shriners Hospitals for Children encourages everyone concerned with keeping children safe to visithttp://www.burnawareness.org for important burn prevention tips and information on how to order the free materials, some of which are available in both English and Spanish.

About Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenShriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. The 22 facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

As Cardinals fans nationwide mourn the loss and the celebrate the life of Stan “The Man” Musial, we here at Shriners Hospitals for Children join in with our special memories.

On Sunday, local NBC station KSKD (Channel 5) called us and asked if we had memories and pictures to share. Of course, we were happy to oblige.

Our former Administrator, Carolyn Golden, gave up her Sunday afternoon to share her memories of Musial’s visits here. The story aired Monday night during the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. news. A link is below. (this link was provided by our media monitoring service, and may not work for everyone).

The PR Department would like to thank the following, in addition to Carolyn and Steve Golden, for helping with the story and giving up part of their weekend to help make this story happen at the last minute:

·Sam Reading: For coming in to pull photos and video used in the story.

·Wayne Woolf, from Maintenance, who helped us get into storage spaces to find some of our Musial memorabilia

·Moolah Shriners Dennis Burkholder, Brad Seger and Joe Long for coming in and lending a hand.

Tammy M. RobbinsDirector of Public and Community RelationsShriners Hospitals for Children® — St. Louis

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Hello Nobles. I wanted to share this email below with you. It is from one of our patient ambassador’s moms who attended the EW player visit this past weekend. It is a wonderful testimony and I thought you would enjoy reading it. Thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of this amazing mission!

*********************************************************************Jamie, I just had to share with you how much we enjoyed the East-West visit yesterday! Even though Jerry, Jessica & I have been coming to Shriners since January 24, 2006, this was only our 2nd East-West visit.

After we signed permission for pictures at the entrance, I thought it was cool that we received a card with the web site name on it where we will find pictures from the day! Then we were approached by a very friendly Shriner who led us through the line to get a hat &; shirt &; football. Then he led us downstairs to the cafeteria where a lovely lunch was provided! I wasn't expecting an actual meal!! It was very tasty!

Then Jessie got to fish for an adorable stuffed Panda Bear & then get a football tattoo & a flower painting on her arm. When we were waiting a little while for the boys to come down the stairs,

I was thinking that when we came in 2011 it seemed like a really long time from the time we arrived by 11:30 until the boys came. We were waiting in the lobby trying to keep kids occupied, as well as the adults. And then once downstairs it seemed like we were waiting forever in line waiting for them to get down the stairs.

Yesterday, we were so occupied and greeted with the usual Shriners charm, but it just seemed like everyone was even more helpful than usual, and the time just seemed to fly! Jessie, Jerry & I had so much fun I just had to let you know about it!

From the photo area, and craft areas & the Busch Gardens birds & the sports & music, etc., everything just seemed so well planned out! We got a picture with the Imperial Potentate & pics with Jess surrounded by lots of the college boys!! We had 2 special experiences with gentleman from the West team. We even got a picture with one in the photo area to remember how sweet he was when he & Jessie were drawing a playground picture together.

The other boy lifted Jessie several times to try to make a basket... and she finally did! She loved meeting the Bucs cheerleaders & the high school cheerleaders, too. Jess likes her hat & shirt & football with signatures.

So thanks again, Jamie and all who had a hand in putting together such a special day, for being a part of an awesome organization as Shriners Hospital! We all had a great time & just felt the need to tell you about it!!

FRIENDLY REMINDER OF SPECIAL FUND RAISER FOR FELLOW MASON, SAM SOLORIO. HIS DAUGHTER SARAH Who NEEDS MEDICAL CARE THAT OUR GREAT HOSPITAL DOES NOT DO. SO WE NEED TO HELP SAM AND HIS DAUGHTER BY COMING TO BREAKFAST AT

APPLEBEE'S 699 N. STEPHANIE ST. HENDERSON, NV TIME 8-11AM. STEPHANIE AND SUNSET AREA

APPLEBEE'S HAS ALLOWED THIS SPECIAL FUND RAISER TO BE HELD BEFORE THEY OPEN ROUTINELY. SO PLEASE COME DURING THESE HOURS. BREAKFAST IS 10.00 A PERSON BUT A LITTLE MORE TIP DONATION IS ALWAYS WELCOME. I WOULD HAVE SAID APPRECIATED BUT THAT IS A BIG WORD FOR ME.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

OAKHURST - The Sierra Masonic Lodge No. 788 welcomed members, families and friends as they installed their new officers on Dec. 29, 2012.

Raymond Baker, Inspector for the 606th Masonic district, was also onhand for the ceremonies, which were followed by a luncheon.

The Masonic Family proudly supports our public school system by presenting scholarships to qualified graduating students, installing flag poles and presenting flags, and conducting cornerstone ceremonies for new construction.

Lodge meetings are held at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of every month, beginning with breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Masonic Hall, 40216 Highway 49 in Oakhurst.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

IHOP offering free pancakes Feb. 5 to benefit Shriners

Sun-News report

LAS CRUCES - Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP will once again invite guests to enjoy free pancakes during National Pancake Day on February 5, while raising money for Shriners Hospitals. On this day, the restaurant chain hopes to raise $3 million.

During National Pancake Day, the company's largest philanthropic event of the year, more than 1,500 IHOP restaurants across the country will invite guests to enjoy a complimentary stack of IHOP's signature delicious buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will be encouraged to make a voluntary contribution to the local Shriners Hospitals or other local charities.

This will mark the eighth year that IHOP has held National Pancake Day, which to date has raised more than $10 million dollars for Shriners Hospitals and other local charities. In 2012 alone, IHOP raised more than $3 million for Shriners Hospitals and other charities.

Enjoying the festivities of Sunday's installation ceremony are, from left, Nataly and Dave Williams with Dave Chernik and Suzy and Hannah Williams.

Among the members of the Burbank Shrine Club who participated in last
week's installation of officers and directors were, from left, Norm Furman,
Simon McIlroy and Steve Harris. (Courtesy photo / January 8,
2013)

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January 8, 2013 | 9:47 p.m.

The Castaway Restaurant served as the venue for a
gathering of the members of the Burbank Shrine Club as they observed their
annual installation of officers this past Sunday evening. The event, which also
included an official visit from Shrine Potentate, the Illustrious Sir Dave
Chernik of the Al Malaikah Shrine Temple of Los Angeles, saw local Masons and Shrinersjoined by their
family members to both honor the incoming officers and directors and show their
appreciation to the outgoing 2012 leadership.

Among those in attendance for the ceremony were David Sizemore, Vernon Ross,
Jim Woodburn and his wife, Merle, who served as Burbank's city clerk in the
late 1980s and early 1990s, and members of newly installed President Williams'
family including his wife, Nataly, and daughters, Suzy and Hannah.

This past year saw Burbank Masons and Shriners welcome many visitors from other
lodges around the country and the world, children and teachers from local
schools and Grand Master Frank Loui for their table lodge. The organization's
focus for 2012 was on their continued help to many individuals and
organizations with their Child ID program, a blood drive, CPR classes and
support of the Midnight Mission.

One of the programs the Masons and Shriners embraced this past year, Raising A
Reader, is a national nonprofit organization that helps families build and
sustain literacy routines in their homes. During 2012, the organization served
118,000 children and families by rotating bright red bags filled with
award-winning books into children's homes on a weekly basis. The group pairs
this rotation with parent training and information on how to effectively share
books to promote family literacy habits, language and literacy skills, and a
love of learning. Families are also connected with their local public library,
and children receive a blue book bag at the end of the program to keep so that
they can continue the practice of borrowing books and build a lifelong habit of
reading.

The Burbank Shrine Club, under the jurisdiction of L.A's Al Malaikah Shrine,
has been a part of the Burbank Masonic family for many decades. Burbank's Lodge
No. 406 of Free and Accepted Masons received a dispensation from the California
Grand Lodge to form a Lodge in Burbank in 1909. The first home of the Burbank
Masonic Lodge was in a building on South San Fernando Road. The lodge moved to
its second location on Olive Avenue near City Hall in 1931, and then to its
current home on Glenoaks Boulevard in 2000.